Senior Staff Analyst - Data Analytics Specialization

Salary Range: $8,249.91-$11,903.10 monthly

SUMMARY

The Data & Analytics Unit is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare data to support decision-making across the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS).

The unit manages patient care and operational data, using analytics to identify patterns, predict outcomes, and improve service delivery.

The unit also ensures data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.

The Senior Staff Analyst role supports the Quality Incentive Pool (QIP) program, an initiative consisting of more than 70 quality measures designed to improve care delivery, performance, and reporting across the organization.

The position focuses on coordinating requirements gathering for these measures, maintaining organized project plans, and helping ensure work progresses smoothly.

It is well‑suited for individuals who appreciate structured project coordination, cross‑team collaboration, and contributing to meaningful data and analytics efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.

Lead agile project and program management activities to support steady progress, alignment with department goals, and proactive risk management.
2.

Manage business and technical requirements gathering, collaborating with stakeholders to define business rules and measures and ensuring clarity around underlying data needs.
3.

Apply analytical skills to identify trends and support root cause analysis, using SQL and other appropriate methods to extract and analyze data, and share insights with clinical partners in a clear and collaborative manner.
4.

Develop and maintain organized Smartsheet project plans to track tasks, dependencies, and milestones.
5.

Facilitate Data & Analytics (D&A) meetings by coordinating communication, capturing key decisions, and supporting follow‑up on action items.
6.

Prepare project status updates, executive summaries, and performance metrics to highlight progress and milestones.
7.

Contribute to data product roadmaps that support enterprise‑wide initiatives while balancing priorities and delivery timelines.
8.

Produce clear reports, policy documents, business cases, and presentations for the D&A unit.
9.

Support team growth through drafting job descriptions, participating in interview panels, and assisting with onboarding.
10.

Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to promote data governance best practices and advance organizational objectives.
11.

Conduct research and provide recommendations to improve program, policy, or operational efficiency.
12.

Assist with daily task coordination and tracking by ensuring assignments are clear, progress is visible, and potential challenges are identified early.
13.

Support monitoring of multiple quality measures while maintaining awareness of each measure’s purpose, dependencies, and key contacts.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should bring experience in project or program management, bus...